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Favorite Folk Tale Activities

By Shaunna Evans 2 Comments · This content may contain affiliate links.

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We love reading folk tales, especially comparing different versions of common folk tales. This month for the The Virtual Book Club for Kids  we’re rereading some of our favorites from Paul Galdone.  Will you be joining in and reading along with us? If so, here are some fun resources and activities to go along with some of Paul Galdone’s books.

35 Favorite Folk Tale Activities...preschool activities to go with books by Paul Galdone

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Activities to go along with the books in The Folktale Classics Keepsake Collection

The Three Bears

Porridge Play Dough from The Imagination Tree

Story Retelling  Spoon Puppets from Mary Katherine Photography

Sensory Play Tub by Cathy James for Baby Centre

Song and Retelling Activity from Let’s Play Music

Healthy Snack from Little Food Junction

Free Printable Emergent Reader by Can Do Kinders

Retelling play scene in a box from By Hook and Thread

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Watch this short video to see just a few examples of the types of activities and printables included in this set:

Home Preschool Goldilocks Theme Lesson Plans

Preschool Classroom Goldilocks Theme Lesson Plans

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Three Little Kittens

Mitten Play from Teach Preschool

Painting with Mittens from Teach Preschool

Toddler Book Club Activities from Mommy and Me Book Club

Ways to Play and Learn with Mittens from Toddler Approved

The Little Red Hen

Activities for Teaching Cooperation Inspired by The Little Red Hen from River’s Edge Curriculum

Red Hen Paper Plate Craft and Kindergarten Activities from Patties Classroom

Easy Bread Recipe by Cathy James for Kids Activities Blog

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Home Preschool Little Red Hen Theme Lesson Plans

Preschool Classroom Goldilocks Theme Lesson Plans

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Activities to go along with the books in The Folk Tale Classics Heirloom Library


The Three Little Pigs

Retelling Activity from Reading Confetti

Story Basket from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots

Three Little Pigs Play Dough from Fairy Dust Teaching

Pig Pizzas from Katherine Marie Photography

GET YOUR A FULL WEEK OF THREE LITTLE PIGS LESSON PLANS

Home Preschool Three Little Pigs Theme Lesson Plans

Preschool Classroom Three Little Pigs Theme Lesson Plans

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Three Billy Goats Gruff

Sensory Bin from Growing Book by Book

Goat shape craft from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Free printable pack from 3Dinosaurs

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Three Billy Goats Gruff Theme Lesson Plans

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Little Red Riding Hood

Peg doll retelling set tutorial from The Crafty Kitty

Story Box from The Imagination Tree

Dramatic Play from The Imagination Tree

Free printable pack from 123Homeschool4Me

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Preschool Red Riding Hood Activities

Preschool Classroom Red Riding Hood Theme Lesson Plans

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The Gingerbread Boy

Gingerbread Felt Set from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Gingerbread Play Dough from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Gingerbread Oobleck from My Nearest and Dearest

Scented Gingerbread Craft from Fun At Home with Kids

Gingerbread Number Hop from Toddler Approved

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Home Preschool Gingerbread Theme Lesson Plans

Preschool Classroom Gingerbread Theme Lesson Plans

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Activities to go with Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack & the Beanstalk Math from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Craft and Math Activities from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Literacy Activities from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Story Retelling Sensory Bin from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Story Box from The Imagination Tree

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Jack and the Beanstalk Theme Lesson Plans

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What other books and activities would you add to this list? I’d love to hear about how you and your little ones explore folk tales together.

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  1. JDaniel4's Mom

    February 3, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    What a wonderful round up! I am off to explore the activities that go with these terrific books.

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  2. cerys @rainy day mum

    February 3, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I am really looking forward to this month. We’ve chosen a new to us folk tale and were looking forward to some crafts and activities to go with it.

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